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Our 2024 Favorites: Hand-Picked Highlights from the All About Circuits Team

Our 2024 Favorites: Hand-Picked Highlights from the All About Circuits Team

We publish hundreds of articles every year—too many even for our team to read them all. So, we decided to share our favorite 2024 news, technical articles, projects, and podcasts with each other and all of you. Enjoy!


News Dec 20, 2024 by Dale Wilson
Microchip Unwraps PolarFire Solution Stacks for Imaging and Robotics

Microchip Unwraps PolarFire Solution Stacks for Imaging and Robotics

The new software solution stacks target challenging applications such as smart robotics and medical imaging.


News Dec 18, 2024 by Duane Benson
Nexperia Introduces Tiny Leadless Logic ICs for Automotive Designs

Nexperia Introduces Tiny Leadless Logic ICs for Automotive Designs

Nexperia says the new packaging option provides 75% PCB area savings and supports optical inspections.


News Dec 17, 2024 by Charles Lee
Harnessing the Power of a Software-Based Image Signal Processing Approach

Harnessing the Power of a Software-Based Image Signal Processing Approach

There are numerous advantages to leveraging a software-based image signal processor (ISP) approach. Learn the advantages and the solutions available to implement this technology.


Broadcom Reaches New Processing Heights With Stacked Die and Face-to-Face Chiplets

Broadcom Reaches New Processing Heights With Stacked Die and Face-to-Face Chiplets

The new configuration increases computing core area within the same overall processor package dimensions.


News Dec 09, 2024 by Duane Benson
SemiQon Develops First CMOS Transistor to Operate at Cryogenic Temps

SemiQon Develops First CMOS Transistor to Operate at Cryogenic Temps

The quantum hardware company claims its cryo-CMOS transistor solves two critical roadblocks to quantum computing: scaling and cooling costs.


News Dec 05, 2024 by Luke James
Marvell Meets AI Data Center Needs With 3 nm PAM4 DSP

Marvell Meets AI Data Center Needs With 3 nm PAM4 DSP

Marvell leveraged advanced process nodes for its new DSP to address the traditional shortcomings of PAM4.


News Dec 05, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Diverse Lockstep Technology in MCUs for Enhanced ADAS Safety and Security

Diverse Lockstep Technology in MCUs for Enhanced ADAS Safety and Security

Diverse lockstep technology uses two unique architecture cores executing different instructions to complete the same overall task for improved autonomous vehicle reliability.


Electronica Exclusive: Synaptics Makes Edge AI Pivot to Meet the IoT Evolution

Electronica Exclusive: Synaptics Makes Edge AI Pivot to Meet the IoT Evolution

The company is taking on a new role to embrace the world of IoT.


News Nov 25, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Using Programmable Logic Devices for Systematic Power-Up Sequencing

Using Programmable Logic Devices for Systematic Power-Up Sequencing

Learn how single-chip programmable logic devices (PLDs) can replace multiple discrete components used in power-up sequencing circuits to save cost and PCB area.


Renesas Releases Two New IO-Link Enhancing Devices

Renesas Releases Two New IO-Link Enhancing Devices

Renesas has developed two new semiconductor solutions for the growing IO-Link market. The new IO-Link solutions include a four-channel master IC and a dual-channel sensor signal conditioner IC.


News Nov 18, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
STMicro Programmable SoC PLC Improves Smart Grid Communication

STMicro Programmable SoC PLC Improves Smart Grid Communication

STMicroelectronics’ ST85MM programmable powerline communication supports modern field-proven meters and communication standards


News Nov 16, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Toshiba TCKE9 4A eFuse ICs | New Product Brief

Toshiba TCKE9 4A eFuse ICs | New Product Brief

Toshiba TCKE9 4A eFuse ICs are high-voltage, single input-single output devices designed for robust power circuit protection. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!


AMD First to Release FPGA Devices With CXL 3.1 and PCIe Gen6

AMD First to Release FPGA Devices With CXL 3.1 and PCIe Gen6

Unveiled today at Electronica, AMD designed the new FPGA to act as a “traffic cop” in larger AI systems.


News Nov 12, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Apple Features M4 Pro and M4 Max Processors in New Macbooks and iMacs

Apple Features M4 Pro and M4 Max Processors in New Macbooks and iMacs

Apple calls its newest M4 additions "the most advanced family of chips ever built for a personal computer."


News Nov 11, 2024 by Jake Hertz
All About Circuits Looks Ahead to What’s Cooking for Electronica 2024

All About Circuits Looks Ahead to What’s Cooking for Electronica 2024

Join the All About Circuits team as we look ahead to next week's Electronica 2024 where we will be exploring the latest innovations in electronics technology.


News Nov 08, 2024 by Jeff Child
Last-Time Buy Notifications For Your ASICs? How To Make the Most of It

Last-Time Buy Notifications For Your ASICs? How To Make the Most of It

This article explores the history of the 600 nm process, the reasons behind its phase-out, and what the industry has to look forward to as smaller, more efficient chips become the new standard.


BrainChip Accelerates AI at the Edge With New Low-Power Neural Processor

BrainChip Accelerates AI at the Edge With New Low-Power Neural Processor

The Akida Pico low-power acceleration co-processor may drive compact AI-enabled wearables and sensors for consumer, healthcare, and IoT applications.


News Oct 29, 2024 by Mike Falter
Renesas and Intel Collaborate on Power Management ICs for AI PCs

Renesas and Intel Collaborate on Power Management ICs for AI PCs

The partnership has produced three new integrated circuit solutions for Intel's next generation of battery-efficient laptops.


News Oct 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Qualcomm Claims ‘Fastest Mobile CPU’ With New Snapdragon Chip

Qualcomm Claims ‘Fastest Mobile CPU’ With New Snapdragon Chip

Qualcomm claims the new processor offers the mobile industry’s largest shared cache with record speeds for data retrieval.


News Oct 28, 2024 by Jake Hertz